Total births
3,717
Girls' name · since 1990
Preslee
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 3,717 babies named Preslee, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1790
- among girls today
- 3,717
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other girls
3,717 babies have been named Preslee since 1990, making it today's #1790 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Preslee recorded 3,717 times among girls since 1990, holding rank #1790 nationally today, ahead of 90% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #1790 among girls today
- 3,717 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Preslee is currently the #1790 girls' name in America, more common than 90% of girls - 3,717 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1790
- among girls today
- 3,717
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other girls
Preslee vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1790
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 90% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Preslee was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
231 babies were named Preslee in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Preslee compares
3,717 Top 16% higher than 84% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Preslee's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Preslee | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,717 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 231 | 48 | 19,840 |
Preslee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Preslee's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 82% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 18%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 231, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Preslee at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#1,790
Active since
1990
Preslee popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 231
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Preslee popularity over time - boys
63 total births recorded since 2007 (Preslee as boys' name)
Preslee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Preslee's strongest decade.
1,950 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Preslee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 146
1990s
146 births
- 2000s
2000s
808 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,950 births
- 2020s
2020s
813 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,950 births (52% of all-time use).
How Preslee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Preslee's total volume
Preslee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Preslee by state
Where Preslee concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 652 | 17.5% |
| #2 | California | | 196 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 164 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Utah | | 160 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 133 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 108 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 108 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 106 | 2.9% |
Texas share of Preslee's total US births 17.5%
Even split
652 of 3,717 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Preslee appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Preslee? ▼
Preslee has been given to 3,717 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1790 as of the latest data. 231 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Preslee most popular? ▼
Preslee was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,950 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Preslee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Preslee are Texas (652 births), California (196 births), Oklahoma (164 births).
How long has the name Preslee been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Preslee since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Preslee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Presley, Precious, Presleigh, Preslie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Preslee's data
- Preslee's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,950 total births) through the 2020s (813) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Preslees (652 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Preslee
Nearby Names Like Preslee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Preslee
Presley Girl
#225 31,778 births
Precious Girl
#2561 19,393 births
Presleigh Girl
#2407 2,123 births
Preslie Girl
#4839 1,765 births
Prescilla Girl
1,037 births
Compare Preslee side by side: Preslee vs Presley Preslee vs Precious Preslee vs Presleigh
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Preslee
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3,120 births · Peak 2016
Dayami #1787
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1,451 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Preslee: #1790 Girls' Name - 3,717 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/preslee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Preslee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.